Bachmann forecasts 'miracle' in Iowa

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), who sunk to last place in the most recent Iowa presidential polls, said on Sunday that a “miracle” might take place in the caucuses Tuesday.

“Polls … sometimes belie the truth on the ground, and that's what we see,” Bachmann said on ABC’s “This Week” “This isn't just about polling. This is about what we're seeing in reality, and I think Tuesday night people are going to see a miracle."

She said she has come from behind before and that she was prepared to do the same in this race for the Republican presidential nomination.

Bachmann dismissed suggestions that a poor showing in Iowa could signal the end of her campaign.

“We've bought tickets to head off to South Carolina,” she said. “And we are looking forward to the debates. January is a very full month. We're here for the -- for the long -- for the long race. This is a 50-state race. And we intend to participate not only in New Hampshire, South Carolina, Florida, but to go all the way, because I intend to be the Republican nominee and defeat Barack Obama in 2012.”